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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 702.08 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 702.08 and 224.65 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 702.08 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/702.08 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 702.08 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 157,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,717.64/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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